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“Muslim women are today suffering in ways in which would make suffragettes turn in their graves.

“Many of them see the proposals in this Bill as a lifeline.

“It would provide some much needed help and show vulnerable British Muslim women that their concerns are being taken seriously rather than ignored in the name of political correctness and multi-culturalism.”

Sharia courts, or councils, settle disputes over issues like marriage using Islamic law.

Several attempts by Lady Cox to change the law in this area have failed due to lack of Parliamentary time and government support.